The statistics are shocking.
One in four women will become victims of domestic abuse or violence during their lifetime.
On average, one person is physically abused by a partner or spouse every three seconds in the United States. Over one year, this means more than 10 million women and men are victims of domestic violence.
Laura Cowan is a survivor of domestic violence.
“It’s something you’ll never forget. Never get over,” she said.
Cowan now counsels other domestic violence victims. She wants you to know that help is out there for you or your loved one.
“Let them know that I got out and they can too. They’re not alone. They shouldn’t go through anything like this,” Cowan said.
So why do victims of domestic violence sometimes decide to stay in abusive relationships? Experts say there are a number of reasons, from threats to their children or family, to financial dependence or maybe they feel they have nowhere to go.
For anonymous, confidential help available 24/7, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). You can find more resources on domestic violence by visiting the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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source: Cleveland19.com
